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California Radar Detectors Laws (2026)

Permitted: Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles — California has no state ban on them.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles — California has no state ban on them. Rules against blocking your view through the windshield may still apply to where you mount it.

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

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Radar Detectors in states bordering California

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